Posted by Sarah Klein
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers once again about possible salmonella contamination in their favourite snack foods. Late Sunday, the CFIA issued an alert for two different types of pretzels recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The affected products include the 9 oz. Honey Mustard Pretzel [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz

Next time you open up a bagged salad purchased at the grocery store, it may be a wise idea to wash the lettuce, even if it says ‘prewashed.’
The March issue of Consumer Reports Magazine suggests bagged salad isn’t as clean as it appears. Traces of residual soil were found in numerous samples [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein
A local bakery will receive glitzy exposure south of the border in Hollywood leading up to this month’s “Golden Globe Awards.”
High Tea Bakery will showcase their imperial cookies at the Canadian Consulate’s opening reception on January 14 and the Oh Canada Premium Gift Lounge on January 15 and 16 before the award [...]

Animal lovers looking to help out a local animal rescue centre and get a fantastic meal at the same time should mark February 6 on their calendar.
D’Arcy’s A.R.C will hold its 6th Annual All You Can Eat “Pawsta” Dinner during two separate seatings at the Deer Lodge Community Centre.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland
You may want to BYOS (bring your own soda) next time you visit your favourite fast food restaurant.
A new study out of the U.S. found that 48% of soda machines in fast food restaurants tested turned up coliform bacteria, which in simpler terms is fecal remnants. The study also found that the [...]

Guests to Agape Table were treated to a full course Christmas dinner Friday. The charity-based organization on Broadway served 600 guests turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pie. Mmmm!
On Wednesday December 23, Agape Table for Kids celebrated the season with a plate of ham, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable, fruit salad and ice cream for dessert.
Agape [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Siloam Mission received an early Christmas gift Wednesday morning in the form of a large food donation.
Keystone Processors Ltd. donated 200 lbs of ground beef, 60 lbs of roasts and more than 50 lbs of soup bones to the Princess Street mission.
“It hasn’t been an easy time for cattle producers over the [...]

The Real Canadian Superstore kicked off their “Extra Helping” campaign Thursday to raise food and funds in the fight against hunger this holiday season. Before the campaign was officially launched, the children’s choir from Whyte Ridge Elementary School entertained shoppers at the Superstore on Bison Drive Thursday morning.
Loblaw Companies Limited will be collecting non-perishable food [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
This photo comparison of Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle is circulating the Internet this week.

The “Subway Guy” lost 245 lbs almost a decade ago by eating nothing but fresh sandwiches from the chain for lunch and dinner every day.
Jared is still involved with Subway, travelling around the U.S. to promote the Jared Foundation.
Dare [...]

Most folks tend to put on a few extra pounds during the winter months, so perhaps this is good news?
Winnipeg’s famous V.J.’s Drive Inn on Main Street will close December 23 until February 17, 2010.
The owner usually shuts down at this time every year to take a break.
Burger lovers will need to get their fix [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland
There’s a crisis happening right now for breakfast lovers everywhere — an international waffle shortage!
Kelloggs is reporting that consumers may not see a full shelf of Eggo brand waffles at their local grocery store until the summer of 2010. The shortage is due to the company having two of its production facilities [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Excuse the title, but everyone already knew popcorn wasn’t healthy anyway. After reading the following information released on Wednesday, you may never eat the salty snack at the movies again.
A new study conducted by the Center for Science and Public Interest found that consuming a medium size popcorn and pop is the [...]